Centre Holds Workshop on Molecular Biology
The Biotechnology Centre of the University has organised a 3-day “Hands-On Workshop on Molecular Biology” for graduates and undergraduates from diverse backgrounds of study. Declaring the workshop open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako said the University was currently reaping the gains of its huge investment, which he noted, has produced top-rated researchers that had contributed immeasurably […]
COLBIOS Ends Second Biennial Conference
The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) of FUNAAB has successfully ended its Second Biennial Conference themed, “Sustaining Biosciences for Human and Agricultural Development”. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, represented by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Babatunde Idowu, expressed his delight at the progress made by the college, stating that the conference that started as a child […]
FUNAAB Chancellor, Obong of Calabar Clocks 70
The Chancellor of the University, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, has turned 70. Series of events were organised to celebrate the monarch. At the church service, held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, Calabar, Cross River State, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Calabar, Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem, administered on […]
Adeofun Becomes DVC (Development) … Works, Health Services Get New Directors
The Governing Council has approved the appointment of Prof. Clement Adeofun as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) for the University. Prof. Adeofun was of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), the immediate past Dean of the College, and a Senate representative on the University Governing Council before his […]
IPPIS Enrolment Begins
In compliance with directive by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, on the enrolment of staff of federal universities and colleges of education in Nigeria into the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the enrolment exercise began in the University on Thursday, November 28, 2019 and would […]
Join Police to Fight Crime – Students Charged
Students and by extension, members of the University community, have been called upon to continue working with security officials, to expose criminally-minded people in the society. This call was made by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ogun State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, during a courtesy call on him by FUNAAB Students Union (FUNAABSU) […]
FUNAAB is Going Digital, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has stated that the University is making deliberate and sustained efforts at going digital. The Vice-Chancellor made this known during the annual conference and general meeting of the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN), held in FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor, while describing himself as a lover of books, said the […]
VC Honoured
Series of awards and laurels won by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako increased with another honour bestowed on him by the Management of Temis Media, publishers of TM News Magazine. This time around, the Vice-Chancellor was honoured with the Dynamic Role Model Award in Academic Excellence, during the 7th TM News Magazine Summit themed, “Security, […]
PG Students Get Research Tips
Postgraduate students in the University have been educated on the various designs and methods needed in carrying out their research work. The students were given the tips during the Postgraduate Students’ Association Orientation Programme for newly-admitted students, to familiarise them with policies guiding the University, expose them to writing proper research work, and let them know how […]
COLVET Graduate Showcases Research Findings
Dr. Deborah Olunlade, a recently-graduated student in the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) of the University, has presented excerpts of her research project to the ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library. The project was titled “Ethnoveterinary Plant Species and Practices of the Indigenous People of Ọdeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria”. According to Dr. Olunlade, the […]
FUNAAB Hosts International Conference on Libraries, Cybernetics
The University has recorded another feat by hosting an International Conference on Libraries, Information Scientists and Cybernetics in the Era of Knowledge Economy (LISCKE). The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Morenike Dipeolu, said the conference was aimed at bringing together information scientists and librarians to share experiences from the […]
VC Shares Experience after Two Years in Office
It was an interesting moment for members of the University community, as they listened to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. KolawoleSalako, while sharing some of his experiences as the Chief Executive Officer of FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor described the last two years as very eventful, smooth and bumpy. During a live broadcast on FUNAAB Radio 89.5 FM, Prof. […]
Sport, Key to Healthy Living, Says VC
The importance of sports was brought to the fore during this year’s edition of the Inter-Collegiate/Vice-Chancellor’s Cup, which was organised by the Directorate of Sports and Wellness Centre of the University. At the opening ceremony of the sports fiesta, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, described sports as the series of games that are meant not […]
Registrar Appreciates University Management
The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has appreciated the University Management for the opportunity given to new Registry staff to join FUNAAB. Speaking at the maiden edition of the orientation programme, put together by the Registry, to expose the new staff to university administration, Dr. Adekola described the event as proper induction programme to enable them know […]
AGAD Celebrates 10 Years
The Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), has celebrated its 10 years as a Department in the University. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, tasked the Department, not to rest on its oars but continue to do better, to improve the image of the University. Prof. Salako gave the […]
Always Fulfill Your Obligation – Cooperators Urged
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has urged members of the UNAAB Staff Co-operative Multipurpose Society Limited to be faithful whenever they obtain loan from the society. The Vice-Chancellor gave this charge during a one-day seminar, organised by the Co-operative Society for its members themed, “Guarantorship and its Attendant Implications”. According to the Vice-Chancellor, who was […]
Soybean: FUNAAB, USSEC to Collaborate
In an effort to boost Soybean production in the country, the University is collaborating with the United States’ Soybean Export Council (USSEC) for the production of Soybean, to curtail protein deficiency in Nigeria. FUNAAB, through the Agricultural Media and Extension Centre (AMREC), has the track-record of successful collaboration with Nestle Nigeria Plc on Soybean production […]
Tap Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Students Tasked
Students of the University have been advised to put their creativity and productivity skills to work and to utilise the entrepreneurial opportunities at their disposal. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako gave the advice during the Enterprise Education Workshop and Book Distribution Programme, organised by the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YOUWIN) connect. Prof. Salako, who […]
Scout Council Celebrates World Food Day in FUNAAB
The Ogun State Scout Council celebrated this year’s World Food Day in the University. The Commissioner, Prince Kola Adewale described the body as one of the largest youth development organisation in the world, stressing that the mission of the movement is to contribute to the education of young people through a large system, based on […]
We Need National Unity – FECF Coordinator
Christians in federal establishments have been charged to embrace unity in their various organisations. The General Coordinator, Federal Establishments Christian Fellowship, Ogun State, Mr. Gabriel Oyelami made the call at the joint monthly fellowship titled “Victory in Unity”, held at the Chapel of Grace of the University. On his part, the Chaplain, Chapel of Grace (FUNAAB), […]
Girls Guide Decries Gender Discrimination
A chieftain of the Girls Guide movement, Mrs. Abimbola Ayanwale, has lamented that despite the widely-celebrated adoption of the Beijing Declaration, Platform for Action and the passage of the Convention on the Rights of the Girl-Child in 1990, many of the commitments made to girls, they are still being discriminated against in the society. Mrs. […]
COSFAN Organises Symposium on Commonwealth Scholarship
A symposium was held recently for staff and students of the University on the available opportunities under the commonwealth scholarships and fellowships to either advance their careers or pursue postgraduate studies in United Kingdom universities. The symposium was organised by the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN), a non-profit organisation, consisting of Nigerians, who […]
Security: NSCDC Pledges Support for FUNAAB
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has pledged its support and desire to collaborate with the University in securing lives and property. The assurance was given by the state commandant, when he led a delegation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako. The commandant, Hammed Abodunrin stated that “Security challenges are global […]
FUNAAB Embraces FG Initiative on Power
To make epileptic power supply a thing of the past on campus, the University Management has partnered the government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the World Bank-funded Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP), to ensure that there is 24-hours electricity supply within the campus. The project, which is a Federal Government initiative, is aimed at […]